Gregory Pascall v Aneisa Graham (Trinidad and Tobago)

Gregory Pascall v Aneisa Graham (Trinidad and Tobago)

The evidence that the will was read to Mr Cox before execution, his testamentary capacity, and his subsequent actions in giving the will to the executor for safekeeping, together with the lack of compelling evidence to the contrary, established that Mr Cox knew and approved the contents of his will.

Parties
Respondent: Gregory Pascall; Appellant: Aneisa Graham
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Probate Appeal / Final Appeal (privy Council)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Knowledge and Approval of Will, Due Execution of Will, Testamentary Capacity, Exclusion of Family Members From Will
Succession Law Probate Knowledge and Approval of Will Due Execution of Will Testamentary Capacity Exclusion of Family Members From Will

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Parties

Gregory Pascall

Respondent

Aneisa Graham

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Probate Appeal / Final Appeal (privy Council)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the testator, Mr Carl Cox, had knowledge and approval of the contents of his will dated 6 January 2009

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence that the will was read to Mr Cox before execution, his testamentary capacity, and his subsequent actions in giving the will to the executor for safekeeping, together with the lack of compelling evidence to the contrary, established that Mr Cox knew and approved the contents of his will.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Probate of the will of Mr Carl Cox dated 6 January 2009 is granted to Gregory Pascall.